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Wilson Applauds Presidential Signing of Military Commissions Act

Tuesday October 17, 2006

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
October 17, 2006

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Wilson Applauds Presidential Signing of Military Commissions Act


WASHINGTON – Congressman Joe Wilson (SC-02), member of the House Armed Services Committee, today released the following statement after President George W. Bush signed into law the ‘Military Commissions Act’:

“With the signing of the ‘Military Commissions Act,’ our nation is now better equipped to combat terrorist threats and bring justice to our enemies.  This law will maintain our interrogation program and provide an avenue for trying suspected terrorists.  In addition, it offers the men and women conducting interrogations the clarification they need to continue their jobs. 

“The importance of upholding strenuous interrogation methods cannot be stressed enough.  The effectiveness of such programs – from the capture of 9/11 mastermind KSM to the foiling of numerous terrorist plots – has been proven time and time again.

“Despite this overwhelming evidence, Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi and her caucus continue to block legislation strengthening national security.  Instead of working to protect America from future terrorist attacks, Democrats are pandering to the ultra-liberal wing of their party.”


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